Irish Council for International Students: Policy and Information Officer – deadline Monday 9th November

ICOS is seeking an experienced Policy and Information Officer to join our Communications Team. The role combines directly engaging with and supporting international students with broader member and stakeholder consultation to inform our advocacy work.

You will research and interpret developments affecting international students, respond to student and member enquiries, and produce clear, accurate information for our website, mailings and social media. You will coordinate to policy and advocacy and coordinate our Student Advisory Group and wider student engagement work, ensuring student experience informs our policy and advocacy work.

This role requires practical experience working directly with international students, strong research and editorial skills, and experience publishing and distributing digital communications. You will take ownership of defined areas of work, exercise sound judgement and work closely with colleagues across ICOS. Support to the Ireland Fellows Programme will also form part of this role.

Staff Benefits

• Access to ICOS’ health insurance scheme after completion of the 6-month probationary period.
• Access to ICOS’ pension scheme, including 7% employer contributions.
• Annual leave is 22 days per year.
• Additional paid time off over the Christmas period and on Good Friday.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements.
• Time off in lieu for required work outside normal working hours, including evening and weekend events, in line with ICOS policy.
• Staff training, development and education opportunities.

Further information

Irish Council for International Students: Visit the ICOS website.

Ireland Fellows Programme: Learn more about the Ireland Fellows Programme

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